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stephzh

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A nurse is taking care of an African American male, an Asian/Pacific Islander female, and a Caucasian teenager. When assessing the African American male, the nurse is aware of differences in this population.
 
  Which of the following assessment characteristics does the nurse need to be aware of for this client?
  A) Lowest bone density
  B) Pallor appears as ashen or gray
  C) Inflammation is more detectable by visual means
  D) Hair and scalp tend to be oily

Question 2

Which of the following assessment characteristics will the nurse need to know when taking care of an Asian client?
 
  A) Advanced hair graying
  B) Hair usually silky, black, and curly
  C) Pallor appears as corn color
  D) Areola and genitalia are darker



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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